Responsive & accessible UI
Interfaces that adapt to the screen, the device settings and the person using them
A responsive interface changes its layout to fit the screen. An adaptive interface also respects the user's device settings, such as text size, dark mode, contrast and reduced motion, and shows each role the tools it needs. We build for both and test against WCAG 2.2 AA.
Layouts that hold up at every size
We design layouts for the full range of screens your audience actually uses, from small phones to wall-mounted displays. Container queries let a component adjust to the space it's given, not just the window width. That keeps a card readable whether it sits in a sidebar or fills the page. Layouts are tested on real devices at the in-between widths where things usually break.
Respecting the user's device settings
Many users have already told their device how they want to read. We honor those settings:
Text size
Type is set in relative units, so it scales with the operating system's text size setting. Layouts reflow instead of clipping.
Color scheme
prefers-color-scheme switches between light and dark themes built from the same tokens.
Contrast
prefers-contrast and Windows forced-colors mode get dedicated styles.
Motion
prefers-reduced-motion turns off parallax and large transitions.
Transparency
prefers-reduced-transparency replaces blur and glass effects with solid surfaces.
Industrial and high-stakes interfaces
Operators on a factory floor, warehouse staff and nurses at a station don't use software the way office workers do. For these settings we design for:
- Touch targets well above the WCAG minimum, usable with gloves.
- High-contrast palettes readable under glare and from a distance.
- Status that doesn't rely on color alone.
- Confirmation steps that match the real cost of a mistake.
- Kiosk mode with no browser UI and automatic recovery after a crash.
Layout, access levels and the customer journey
Different roles need different screens. We map the customer journey for each role and build layouts that put each person's frequent tasks first. Permissions are reflected in the UI, so people don't run into buttons they can't use. Loading states use skeletons shaped like the content that's coming, which cuts down layout shift and makes waits feel shorter.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01Which accessibility standard do you build to?
WCAG 2.2 level AA by default, checked with automated tests in CI and manual testing with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
02Will respecting OS text size break our design?
Not if the layout is built for it. We test every screen at large text sizes during development, not after launch.
Next step
Start with a review of what you have
Send us your repository or a staging link. We'll come back with the three changes that would make the biggest difference to your release speed, performance and reliability.